Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $152,500 on Sep 14, 1987
118 RADCLIFFE ST
DORCHESTER, MA 02121
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,712 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1885
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$152,500 · Sep 14, 1987
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$420,227
FRANKLIN AMERICA MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 29, 2009
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$43,134
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$35,300
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,393 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$638,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$415,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$586,800
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(8)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Oliver W. Holmes Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
Sarah Greenwood K-8 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
Up Academy DorchesterC+
High · Grades PK–12 · 0.4 mi
District: Boston School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02121These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,076
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22,114 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,928
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
118 Radcliffe St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
- Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Dorchester
- Older than 98% of homes in Dorchester 02121
How it measures up in Dorchester 02121
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorchester 02121.
Living area2,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,249 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 37% of homes nearby
Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,269 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 63% of homes nearby
Year built1885
OlderTypical 1905Newer
Newer than 2% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Dorchester | Dorchester 02121 | Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,712 ft² | 58% of homes | 37% of homes | 81% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.11 ac | 73% of homes | 63% of homes | 73% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1885 | 4% of homes | 2% of homes | 7% of homes |
About 118 Radcliffe St
When did 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA last sell?
118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA last sold on Sep 14, 1987 for $152,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA?
118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,712 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.
When was 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA built?
118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA was built in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA?
118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA is assigned to Oliver W. Holmes Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sarah Greenwood K-8 School (middle), rated D+; Up Academy Dorchester (high), rated C+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA compare to other homes in Dorchester 02121?
Among the 2,911 homes in Dorchester 02121, it is bigger than 37% of them (2,712 ft² against a typical 3,249 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,269 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1885 against a typical 1905). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Radcliffe St, Dorchester, MA was $7,393. The county assessed it at $638,400.
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